Cotton Ball

Also known as: Mā White, Airport, Child of Light, Alice Blue

As a pale take on white, Cotton Ball carries clean and minimal energy that suits minimalist design and medical branding. Its complement lands in white territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 19.50:1 on black clears AA.

Cotton Ball color codes

HEX
#F2F7FD
RGB
rgb(242, 247, 253)
RGBA
rgba(242, 247, 253, 1)
HSL
hsl(213, 73%, 97%)
HSV
hsv(213, 4%, 99%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 1%)
LAB
lab(97.0 -0.9 -3.5)
OKLCH
oklch(97.4% 0.010 252.8)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning cool

subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: aliceblue#F0F8FF · ΔE 1.3
  • RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 5.1 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Cotton Ball works

  • Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
  • Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Cotton Ball

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Cotton Ball by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.08:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 19.50:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Cotton Ball background: #000000

Palettes featuring Cotton Ball

Cotton Ball with its complement

Soft neighbors of Cotton Ball

Cotton Ball triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cotton Ball is closest to Sugar Milk.

Cotton Ball FAQs

What color is Cotton Ball?

Cotton Ball is a light white with the hex code #F2F7FD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 213°, 73% saturation, and 97% lightness.

What is the hex code for Cotton Ball?

The hex code for Cotton Ball is #F2F7FD. In RGB it's rgb(242, 247, 253), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 1%).

What colors go well with Cotton Ball?

Cotton Ball pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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